Hail and tornadoes in Sebastian County, AR

Since January 2021, radar estimated hail somewhere in Sebastian County, AR on 76 days. The biggest estimate: 2 in or larger (hen egg), on Sat, Apr 15, 2023. Hail was reported to the National Weather Service inside the county on 18 days.

Still loading: radar estimates go back to Wed, Oct 14, 2020, and the earlier years are being added.

Days with hail

since January 2021

1 inch or larger

days, estimated or reported

Largest radar estimate

2+ in

Sat, Apr 15, 2023

Largest reported

2.5 in

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

Radar estimates are NOAA's MESH: the largest hail the radar estimates aloft, on cells about 0.7 mile across, shown as the lower bound of a size band (“1.5+”). They often run larger than what reached the ground, and they aren't evidence of damage at any address.

Radar-estimated hail on Sat, Apr 15, 2023 around the place, with the hail reported that day — Sat, Apr 15, 2023: radar-estimated hail around Sebastian County, AR, with the hail reported that day.

Hail on record since 1955

NOAA's Storm Events database lists 212 hail reports in Sebastian County, AR on 104 days, 17 of them 2 inches or larger. The largest: 4.25 in, near Excelsior, on Sat, Mar 11, 2006.

By decade: 2000s: 101 · 2010s: 48 · 2020s: 63

Tornadoes since 1950

21 tornadoes have touched Sebastian County, AR since 1950, none of them rated F3/EF3 or stronger.

Strongest

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · EF1 · 1.7 mi long, 500 yd wide · near Witcherville
Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · EF1 · 2.4 mi long, 300 yd wide · near Witcherville
Mon, May 19, 2025 · EF1 · 12.9 mi long, 1,000 yd wide · near Enterprise
Fri, Jul 14, 2023 · EF1 · 3.4 mi long, 550 yd wide · near Huntington
Fri, Nov 4, 2022 · EF1 · 5.8 mi long, 1,000 yd wide · near Huntington

Most recent

Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · EF1 · 2.4 mi long, 300 yd wide · near Witcherville
Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · EF1 · 1.7 mi long, 500 yd wide · near Witcherville
Fri, Jun 6, 2025 · EFU · 0.8 mi long, 250 yd wide · near Ft Smith Twin City A
Mon, May 19, 2025 · EF1 · 12.9 mi long, 1,000 yd wide · near Enterprise
Fri, Jul 14, 2023 · EF1 · 3.4 mi long, 550 yd wide · near Huntington
Fri, Nov 4, 2022 · EFU · 1 mi long, 150 yd wide · near Ft Chaffee
Fri, Nov 4, 2022 · EF1 · 5.8 mi long, 1,000 yd wide · near Huntington
Mon, Apr 11, 2022 · EF1 · 1 mi long, 140 yd wide · near Bloomer
Mon, May 3, 2021 · EF1 · 3.6 mi long, 1,600 yd wide · near Ft Smith
Mon, May 25, 2020 · EFU · 1.3 mi long, 75 yd wide · near West Hartford

By decade: 2000s: 1 · 2010s: 10 · 2020s: 10

Still loading: NOAA's record goes back to 1950, and 2003 onward is in so far.

Every hail day since January 2021

Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jul 29, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Jul 6, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, May 8, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (1 N Barling, AR)
- 1.25 in (1 W Barling, AR)
- 1.25 in (1 S Fort Smith, AR)
- 1 in (1 SW Fort Smith, AR)
- 1.75 in (1 E Fort Smith, AR)
- and 1 more
Tue, Apr 28, 2026
Reported in the county
- 1 in (Hackett, AR)
Sat, Apr 25, 2026
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county
- 2.5 in (2 W Hartford, AR)
- 1.75 in (3 W Hartford, AR)
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Reported in the county
- 1 in (2 NE Bonanza, AR)
- 1 in (2 SSE Arkoma, OK)
Tue, Sep 23, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Sep 18, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Aug 15, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jul 12, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jun 7, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, May 25, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, May 19, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (Bonanza, AR)
Sat, May 17, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (Lavaca, AR)
- 1 in (2 E Mill Creek, AR)
Thu, May 15, 2025
Reported in the county
- 1.25 in (Mansfield, AR)
Thu, May 1, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (Excelsior, AR)
Wed, Apr 23, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Apr 19, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Apr 3, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (Rye Hill, AR)
Wed, Apr 2, 2025
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Aug 18, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Aug 16, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Jun 2, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, May 24, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, May 22, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, May 21, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, May 8, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, May 2, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (Lavaca, AR)
- 1 in (Fort Smith, AR)
Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Aug 4, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Jul 21, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Jul 13, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jul 5, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Jun 27, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jun 17, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Jun 6, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Jun 5, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county
- 1.25 in (Washburn, AR)
Sat, Jun 3, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, May 14, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Apr 15, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1.75 in (WITCHERVILLE, AR)
- 2 in (1 WSW FORT SMITH, AR)
Wed, Apr 5, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (2 S GREENWOOD, AR)
Tue, Apr 4, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Oct 15, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (HACKETT, AR)
- 1.5 in (3 W BARLING, AR)
Fri, Sep 2, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Sep 1, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Aug 8, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, May 13, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 1.25 in (RYE HILL, AR)
Mon, May 2, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county
- 1.75 in (HARTFORD, AR)
Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Fri, Apr 15, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Apr 11, 2022
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 2 in or larger (hen egg)
Reported in the county
- 2.5 in (LAVACA, AR)
- 2.5 in (FORT SMITH, AR)
Fri, Dec 10, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Oct 24, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sun, Aug 1, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Sat, Jul 10, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jul 7, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Jun 30, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Wed, Apr 28, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1 in or larger (quarter)
Reported in the county
- 1 in (BONANZA, AR)
Wed, Apr 7, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 0.75 in or larger (penny)
No hail reported in the county.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021
Radar estimate anywhere in the county: 1.5 in or larger (ping-pong ball)
No hail reported in the county.

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Radar estimates and reports are for anywhere inside the county's boundary. Radar estimates come from NOAA's MRMS estimated hail size (MESH), the largest hail the radar estimates aloft on a ~1 km grid. They often run larger than the hail that reached the ground, and they aren't an observation at any address. Reports are what people reported to the National Weather Service. Neither is proof of damage or an official record for an insurance claim. From NOAA's Storm Events Database (NCEI), which records tornadoes from 1950, hail and thunderstorm wind from 1955, and every kind of storm from 1996. A tornado that crossed county lines is counted in each county it touched. Recent months are added as NCEI publishes them, a few months behind. Damage is in the dollars of its year and is often an estimate.